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Iran has warned the UK it will exercise its right to self-defence if British involvement escalates, as tensions rise following a missile attempt near Diego Garcia and disputes over US access to UK military bases.

The UK defended transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, retaining Diego Garcia under a 99-year US lease, after Donald Trump criticized the move as weakening national security. Opposition voices and displaced islanders expressed concern over the deal

A bulk carrier traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was attacked twice by suspected pirates on Friday. Armed guards aboard returned fire, and the crew remained safe. The strait, linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, has seen piracy and Houthi attacks, though Houthi operations are paused under a Gaza ceasefire

Envoys from France, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria and the UK reaffirmed commitment to deeper ties with India during Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, highlighting cooperation in tourism, education, green technologies, agri-business and cultural exchange as the event’s international profile and economic engagement continue to grow

Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare said on its status page earlier Tuesday that it identified an issue that was impacting multiple customers, including ChatGPT, social media platform X, League of Legends and other prominent internet services.

MPs are urging the UK government to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles amid renewed scrutiny over his Epstein links. While Andrew has ceased using titles, legal action via Parliament or royal decree remains the only route for permanent removal

A far-right march in London led by Tommy Robinson turned violent, injuring 26 police officers and leading to 25 arrests. Clashes erupted with counter-protesters as over 100,000 gathered, making it one of the UK’s largest recent right-wing demonstrations

Nine Telugu youngsters were involved in a severe road accident in Essex, UK, leaving two dead. Survivors include one on a ventilator and another partially paralysed. Police have arrested both drivers, and the community is raising funds to repatriate the victims.

The UK is facing its third heatwave of 2025, with temperatures hitting 34°C and health alerts issued. Experts warn of increased risks, water shortages, and growing climate challenges as hot, dry conditions grip the country through the weekend

After a successful silver jubilee event in Dallas, BRS is preparing for global 25th anniversary celebrations. Events are planned in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and Gulf countries, with official dates to be finalised after consultations with KT Rama Rao

India must take a cue from the United Kingdom, which recently approved the Assisted Dying Bill, a move that marks a major turning point in the country’s approach to individual rights at the end of life

The arrested – Varun and Prabhu Chaitanya, along with their associate Kiran were bringing MDMA and OG Kush from a Nigerian national in Bengaluru and selling it to local people in the city

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claims on an American news network citing social media content as proof to calling madrassa (religious schools) students as the second line of defence to safeguard the country

India's Ministry of Defence said on Saturday in a press statement that drones have been sighted at 26 locations along the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, which also includes suspected armed drones.

The exceptional pear-shaped blue diamond, estimated to fetch between US$ 35-50 million, is associated with Yeshwant Rao Holkar, the Maharaja of Indore and a member of the Holkar dynasty, who along with his wife was known for a grand lifestyle in the 1920s and 1930s

The Finance Minister would participate in the 13th Ministerial round of India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue and engage with think tanks, investors, and business leaders in the UK and Austria, according to a Ministry of Finance statement

The OCA, IKF, AKF, and the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) clarify they have no dealings or engagement with the World Kabaddi Federation or any of its activities 

Russia's Federal Security Service said that the two diplomats had provided false personal data while seeking permission to enter the country and had engaged in alleged intelligence and subversive activities

"India was making up for many things that perhaps the country could and should have done earlier": External Affairs Minister

During their meeting at Downing Street, Starmer said Ukraine has "full backing across the United Kingdom." He stressed Britain's "unwavering determination" to achieve a lasting peace.